Readers, come close … you’re not going to believe what I did over spring break …

I unplugged! Yes, I did. My hubby, kids and I spent four days without snapping, instant messaging or updating. It was sort of amazing.

We actually conversed, face-to-face, for long periods of time, over dinner, breakfast and for no reason.

I also read three books — cover to cover — without any interruptions. No dings, pings or any notifications. Also, sort of ah-mazng.

What did I read? You ask …

First up, I read Harmful Rush by Debra Doxer. The third book in her Remedy series, Harmful Rush stands alone and holds the perfect balance of PNR, YA quips and conversation and romance. This coming from me — a self-proclaimed non-PR reader.

Skylark Samuels has an unusual story, made even more unique when a shooting in her high school classroom sets off a series of events pinpointing her “healing capabilities.” In an effort to outrun the rumors, half-truths and the actual truth, Sky decides to attend college a few hours from home. Once there, she is left managing her own powers while navigating college life. Let’s face it … freshman life can be difficult without having to hide a healing power.

With a real nasty roommate to boot — I was immediately shuddering.

Sky begins to make friends and gains the interest of Dylan Parks, resident bad boy with an even worse rap. Although, Sky knows things aren’t always what they seem and decides to give it all a chance. Which was smart because Dylan is everything, absolutely everything. These two blend into the most glowing couple, discovering the highs and lows of supporting each other.

Written in Doxer’s beautiful way, this book is not only a page-turner but evokes all the feels of being young, perplexed and in love. At some points, I wanted to be young again.

Next up, a steamy, smoking-hot sports romance. The Hot Shot by Kristen Callihan is the latest installment in her Game On Series, and IMO, the best one yet.

Chess Copper is a photographer (a dream job for me) and she’s set to photograph the New Orleans football team in the buff — all in the name of charity (another dream job for me). While I would be totally fangirling and combusting, Chess is a bit more level-headed about the project until she meets Finn Mannus.

Mannus, the hot-shot quarterback can’t seem to get in the mood for the shoot until he and Chess have a moment. These few minutes of tenderness and clarity lead to major sparks between the pair. Let me say this: The tension jumps off the pages in a way I absolutely adored.

Finn does one-night stands and Chess has never been able to connect with someone, so they settle for friendship. But out of their friendship comes a fabulous, smoking-hot love affair. They survive the toughest and sweetest times, and I was seriously melting from this read.

Finally, I indulged in The Gravity of Us by Brittainy Cherry. It’s a well-known fact that I like my gut to be ripped out, and Cherry seems to accomplish that with every book in her Elements Series — Gravity being no exception.

Lucy Palmer is what my mom would call “a lover, not a fighter.” A true free spirit, lover of all, she’s meant to carry on the legacy of her hippie mom. Abandoned by her older sister, who wanted a legal career and left to take care of her other sister suffering from cancer, Lucy never gives up.

On a chance encounter, Lucy meets Graham Russell, bestselling author and huge idol of hers. The two couldn’t be more different. He is pragmatic and she’s “hippie-dippie.” Facing off on opinion, the two are further sent into a tailspin by an enormous twist. No, I can’t tell you —

But it’s a biggie and eventually ties the two together. For better or worse, this unorthodox pair are stuck with one another. Forced to coexist, they breathe life into one another — into the parts of their souls that were either dead or dormant.

A magnificent story of twists, turns, emotions and love — a great ending to my spring break.

Rachel Blaufeld is a social worker/entrepreneur/ blogger-turned-romance author. Her obsessions include running, coffee, icing-filled doughnuts, antiheroes and mighty fine epilogues. She is the author of the Electric Tunnel Series and Redemption Lane, and her latest is Break Point. She can be found at rachelblaufeld.com or on Twitter (@rachelblaufeld).